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US JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 19, 2017
Shinzo Abe calls for Japan's 'rebirth' in 2020 along with constitutional revision
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday reiterated calls for rebooting long-stalled parliamentary debate on the revision of Japan's post-war Constitution, saying he wants to see a "significant rebirth" of the nation in 2020.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 17, 2017
Japan struggles to resolve North Korea abduction issue as kin age
The plight of the relatives of Japanese abducted by North Korean agents is coming into sharper focus as the Japanese government struggles to find a way forward.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 16, 2017
China and Japan should cooperate on global issues to tap 'golden chance' for mending ties: ex-PM Fukuda
Former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said Saturday the time is ripe for Tokyo to strengthen cooperation with Beijing beyond bilateral issues so relations can get back on the right development track sooner.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 16, 2017
Rex Tillerson urges long halt to North Korean weapons tests before any talks
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday urged North Korea to carry out a "sustained cessation" of weapons testing to allow the two countries to hold talks about Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.
BUSINESS
Dec 15, 2017
Japan and U.K. to seek mutual recognition of trade standards after Brexit
Japan and Britain said they hope to achieve a swift deal on mutual recognition of each other's standards for goods and services when Britain leaves the European Union.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 14, 2017
Japanese and Chinese views on recent ties have greatly improved, poll shows
Japanese and Chinese people's views on recent relations between their countries have markedly improved, an annual survey showed Thursday, after years of abysmal readings.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 14, 2017
Tokyo-based businessman arrested for alleged illegal exports to North Korea
A business executive and two others were arrested Thursday for allegedly exporting food and other items to North Korea in violation of the government's export ban, police said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 13, 2017
In move that could alienate Japan, Tillerson says U.S. willing to talk to North Korea 'without preconditions'
In a shift that could put Washington at odds with Tokyo, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appears to be ready for talks with North Korea without preconditions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 12, 2017
U.S., South Korea may delay annual joint military exercises during Winter Olympics
Seoul and Washington are reportedly considering delaying annual joint military exercises until after the Winter Olympics in a bid to stave off provocative actions by North Korea during the Pyeongchang Games in South Korea.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2017
Abe repeats hopes for 'future-oriented' ties to visiting South Korean delegation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday reiterated his readiness to promote a "future-oriented" relationship with South Korea as the two countries share the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 9, 2017
Vladimir Mukhin offers Japan a culinary reminder that Russia is just next door
Chef Vladimir Mukhin, who is spearheading a culinary revolution in Russia, speaks about the relationship between the two countries and the future of Russian cuisine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2017
Paris to host Japonismes 2018 cultural expo to mark 160 years of diplomatic ties
Paris will host the Japonismes 2018 cultural exposition to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan next year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2017
Object, possibly from U.S. military plane, falls on Okinawa nursery school
The small cylindrical object, measuring about 15 centimeters, hit the roof of the school at around 10:20 a.m. while about 50 children were playing outside in its grounds.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 6, 2017
Tokyo and Beijing agree to implement hotline aimed at averting clashes over Senkakus
Japan and China largely agree on how to implement a mechanism to prevent clashes in the East China Sea amid a long-running territorial dispute over the uninhabited Senkaku Islands.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Dec 6, 2017
Looking back at 2017's Trump-triggered resurgence in American activism in Japan
The Women of the World March in January that brought hundreds onto the streets of Tokyo was the highlight of a year of action.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 6, 2017
U.N. official's visit to North Korea may set stage for talks on nuclear issue
Timing, the old adage goes, is everything, and in attempting to peel back the thick layer of mystery surrounding North Korea's nuclear intentions, the timing of its decision to follow through on its long-standing invite for a top United Nations official to visit may offer insight into a renewed diplomatic...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 6, 2017
Chinese near North Korean border told how to survive a nuclear attack
The official state-run newspaper in northeastern China's city of Jilin, near the border with North Korea, on Wednesday published a page of "common-sense" advice on how readers can protect themselves from a nuclear attack or explosion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 6, 2017
U.S. flies strategic bomber over Korean Peninsula in show of force against North Korea
The U.S. military sent a B-1B strategic bomber from Guam over the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday for a massive joint exercise with the South Korean Air Force this week, the U.S. Pacific Air Forces said amid heightened tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 6, 2017
Pentagon says it's not looking at moving military families out of South Korea amid rising tensions with North
The Pentagon said Wednesday that it is not currently looking at moving military dependents, spouses and children, from South Korea despite a plea by a prominent U.S. senator to do so amid soaring tensions with North Korea over its nuclear arms and missile programs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2017
North Korean soccer teams arrive in Japan on specially issued visas
North Korea's men's and women's national soccer teams arrived Tuesday at Tokyo's Haneda airport from Beijing, gaining entry with visas issued despite Japan's ongoing ban on citizens from the country.

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